Inspired by Finn Review AND Giveaway!! Ends 10/15

Teething has been interesting with David.  He is a teething machine!  Apparently he didn't take note of any of the eruption charts in the doctors office or on the internet because once his teeth started coming in they never stopped!  At 15 months old he is just lacking two upper teeth and those nasty two year molars.

I have seen the Inspired by Finn teething necklaces for a few months and I'm not sure why I didn't order one right away.  I'm SOOO glad I finally decided to contact them!  When I got the chance to review a product and do a giveaway I jumped at the chance!

It was so hard to decide which necklace to get.  I finally decided on the Honey Round and LOVE it!  Not only is it beautiful, but it's masculine enough that it looks just fine on our little boy.  I have to admit, hubby was and still is a little skeptical about the Baltic amber necklace, but I think that's only because he's not around David all day long since he's at work.  I have noticed such a difference this week since he started wearing it!  He has two teeth coming in right now and since we got the necklace I haven't had to resort to using orajel or give him any sort of pain reliever.  He's acting just like he does when he's not teething!  It's really amazing!

(The necklace is usually tucked into his shirt so this is one of the only pictures where you can see it)

Here's some information straight from the Inspired by Finn website on the benefits of Baltic Amber:

Historically, Baltic Amber has been used in Europe as a natural and traditional remedy and curative for many ailments for centuries. Long ago it was considered one of the leading ‘medicines’ of its time. Baltic Amber is the most esteemed amber in the world, and the healing qualities of Baltic Amber make it unlike any other type of amber found in the world.

When baltic amber is worn on the skin, the skin’s warmth releases trace amounts of healing oils from the amber. These oils contain succinic acid and are absorbed into the skin.

Baltic Amber has some of the highest concentrations of Succinic Acid found in nature, and this is what makes it so special. Succinic Acid is a natural component of plant and animal tissues, and it's presence in the human body is beneficial in many ways.

There's a TON more information on their website so I highly suggest you go check it out! You should also follow them on Facebook to look for more giveaway opportunities and discounts! They have a few current incentives for Facebook "likers"

TO SAVE 20% on an order, join by clicking the "Like" button toward the top of their "Wall" tab.

TO SAVE 25%, join by clicking the "Like" button + use the "Suggest to Friends" link near the top left of the "Wall" tab to suggest this page to your Facebook friends.

The discount code is entered/applied during checkout, and the discount is given off of prices on their website - www.InspiredByFinn.com

The codes to use once you have completed the criteria above -

To save 20%: FB20
To save 25%: FB25

Giveaway

The winner will receive any in stock necklace 16 inches or smaller.

Mandatory Entry

Head over to the Inspired by Finn website and tell me one more advantage of Baltic Amber that I didn't mention

If your e-mail isn't visible in your profile please post it on EACH comment.  Thank you!

Extra Entries

• Follow me publicly via GFC (3 entries)
• Follow me on Twitter and leave your name (3 entries)
• Tweet this giveaway and leave the permalink (1 tweet per hour)  You may copy and paste the following link if you like:

RT Enter to #win an Inspired by Finn Baltic Amber Teething Necklace from @jessiessie #giveaway Ends 10/15 9pm EST http://bit.ly/cM5ofX

• "Like" Inspired by Finn on Facebook (1 entry)
• Head to their website and tell me which necklace you would choose (1 entry)
• Blog about this giveaway with a direct link back to this post.  Please post the direct link to your blog post  (5 entries)

Keep an eye out for extra entry opportunity on non-giveaway posts!

This giveaway will end on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 9pm EST.  Good luck!!

**The product in this review and the giveaway product were both provided by Inspired by Finn but this was not a paid post. My honest opinions have been given, however others experiences and opinions may differ from my own**

$60 CSN Giveaway - CLOSED

As you all probably know by now I'm a HUGE fan of CSN Stores.  Their 200+ stores have just about anything and everything that you can imagine and they are adding new stores all the time!  From bistro sets to nursery furniture, bedding, and cookware they have so much to offer it's hard to pick what to buy!

The last time I wrote about them was to review the Combi Hero Highchair.  We loved it then and love it even more now!  I am so impressed with the quality of their products, how fast their shipping is and the great customer service.

I'm so excited to host this giveaway!  One lucky reader will get a $60 gift certificate to use in any of the 200+ CSN Stores.

Mandatory Entry:

Publicly follow me and then head over to CSN Stores and tell me one product that you would love to have.

Extra Entries: (only valid after the required entry has been completed)

1. Follow me on Twitter and leave your name. (1)

2. Blog about this giveaway (linking to this post) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post. (5)

3. Tweet about this giveaway and leave the permalink (1) You may use this if you like:

$60 CSN Gift Certificate #Giveaway from @jessiessie Enter here! http://bit.ly/9lKQAr Ends Friday August 20

(You may also tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)

4. Follow CSN Stores on Twitter (1)

5. "Like" of CSN Stores on Facebook (2)

9. Share about this giveaway on Facebook Share (1)

10. Check out my other blog posts for other entry opportunities hidden around ;)

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end August 20th at 9pm EST and is open to the US and Canada!

*There may be shipping charges or in the case of Canadian readers, international fees, for certain products.*

**The gift certificate for this giveaway was provided at no cost by CSN Stores. No product was received and this was not a paid post. My honest opinions have been given, however others experiences and opinions may differ from my own**

Snikiddy Review & Giveaway - 3 Winners!! - CLOSED

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm always looking for healthy snacks that are easy to grab and go when we're in a hurry.  Most of the time I try to give David fresh fruits and veggies for snack time, but sometimes we just don't have time to wash, slice & dice before we head out the door.  So when I had the opportunity to sample Snikiddy's new baked fries I jumped at the chance!

We received the Cheddar Cheese Baked Fries and dug in as soon as they arrived!  They are SOOOO good!  They're cheesy, crispy and fabulous.  We all loved them...especially David ;)  

I'm really picky about what I give him to eat so I was very happy to know that Snikiddy’s baked fries are all-natural, gluten and wheat free with no preservatives, no corn syrup, no trans-fats, no hydrogenated oils, and have 50% less fat than fried snacks like potato or vegetable chips. 

Also, just so you know, Snikiddy is running a few promotions right now – for the next few weeks, if you buy a Snikiddy sharing pack on Alice.com you will get $1 off, and also if you visit the Sweepstakes tab at Facebook.com/Snikiddy you can enter the weekly drawing to win a Snikiddy gift pack or the grand prize, a new Jamis kids' bike.

Now for the giveaway!!

The people at Snikiddy have been nice enough to offer 3 readers the chance to sample their baked fries.

MANDATORY ENTRY:

Publicly follow me and visit the Snikiddy website and then come back here and tell me which flavor sounds the best to you. (It's that simple!)
Be sure to leave a valid email address so that I can contact you if you win. If I can’t find an email address your entry will be disqualified.

EXTRA ENTRIES:  Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed
Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

3 Entry - Follow Snikiddy on Twitter
3 Entry -"Like" Snikiddy on Facebook
3 Entries - Sign up for Snikiddy's RSS feed (Upper right hand corner of their homepage)

3 Entries -Subscribe to receive Jessie’s Ramblings feeds in your inbox (leave your email address so I can verify)
3 Entries - Grab my button and add it to your page (be sure to leave your link so I can check it out!)
3 Entries -Follow @jessiessie on Twitter
1 Entry - Tweet about the giveaway and leave the direct link (You can tweet up to THREE times per day at least 2 hours apart for additional entries!) You may use this if you like:

#Win a #FREE sample of @snikiddy from @jessiessie http://bit.ly/ahsyYw #Giveaway

5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway on your blog (be sure to leave the direct link so I can verify)
3 Entries - Share about this giveaway on Facebook Share

Check out my other blog posts for other entry opportunities hidden around ;)

This giveaway will end June 28th at 9pm EST.  The winner will be randomly chosen and will have 48 hours to respond. A big thanks to Snikiddy and good luck to everyone entering!

**The product for this giveaway was provided at no cost by Snikiddy. The product in this review was provided to me free of charge from Snikiddy but this was not a paid post. My honest opinions have been given, however others experiences and opinions may differ from my own**

Scrubbing Bubbles EXTEND-A-CLEAN Power Sprayer Review & Coupon Giveaway!

How many of you enjoy cleaning your showers everyday?  None?  I thought so.  Personally I want to go at least a few days (if not a week lol) between cleanings.  Perhaps that's lazy, but I have other things to clean and would really love to be able to put off cleaning the shower if possible...BUT who wants to bathe in a dirty shower? Yuck!

I think I have found a solution!!

Scrubbing Bubbles EXTEND-A-CLEAN Power Sprayer!  I was fortunately enough to be chosen by BzzAgent to do a review of this product and I was so excited!

Cleaning Part 1: Application
If you're used to having a pump spray this would be fantastic! We normally use the Scrubbing Bubbles Foaming Bathroom Cleaner, so this didn't seem much easier to apply, both are super easy :-D

Cleaning Part 2: Waiting
I didn't have to wait long at all.  I let it sit about 5 minutes but I don't even think that long was necessary.  One thing to note, it says to make sure the area is ventilated...they're not kidding.  Turn on the fart fan people, it is some seriously strong stuff.  It doesn't smell bad, just strong (and we have a fairly large bathroom).

Cleaning Part 3: Wipe Away
It's seriously just as easy as wiping everything down with a damp cloth or sponge.  No scrubbing at all! It took MAYBE 2 minutes to wipe and rinse everything and the shower looks brand new! SOOO EASY!

Want to know more?  Here's some info straight from the company:

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  The benefits of Scrubbing Bubbles® Extend-A-Clean™ Power Sprayer:
  • Active cleaners work overtime to keep your bathroom cleaner, longer
  • Invisible grime barrier is activated each time bathroom surfaces get wet, working for up to 4 days
  • Power Sprayer provides better coverage for easier cleaning
  • Makes bathroom cleaning simpler, easier and more manageable

Works on most bathroom surfaces, including tubs, showers, glazed ceramic tile, stainless steel, chrome fixtures, fiberglass, vinyl and glazed porcelain. Avoid prolonged contact with wood, aluminum and painted, lacquered or soft surfaces. DO NOT USE on gold plated fittings, semi-glazed and resurfaced enamel baths, natural marble, travertine or brass. 

The Scrubbing Bubbles® Extend-A-Clean™ formula leaves a layer of active cleaners so dirt and soap scum get washed away easily every time a surface gets wet. Plus, it keeps working for up to four days.

Back to me, want a coupon??

BzzAgent and Scrubbing Bubbles were nice enough to send me coupons to share with my friends which include my fabulous followers!  Instead of doing a standard giveaway I figured I'd just open this up to the first FIVE followers to comment that they want a coupon.  I have two different coupons:

• $5 off a Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer Starter (Extend-a-clean OR Daily Shower Cleaner)
• $1 off any Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer Refill

Simply follow me and say "Send me a coupon!" Then tell me which coupon you want. It's that easy!

**The coupons for this giveaway were provided at no cost by BzzAgent and Scrubbing Bubbles. BzzAgent provided the product for review but this was not a paid post. My honest opinions have been given, however others experiences and opinions may differ from my own**

Rockin’ Green Detergent Review and GIVEAWAY!!

OK, I admit it. We have been having some issues with diaper stink. I know just about every cloth diapering family faces this, but I was in denial about it ever happening to us. I did everything I was told. Washed with Rockin’ Green Classic Rock every other day, started with a cold wash (no detergent), followed by a hot wash (with detergent), and ending with one or two cold rinses. Then we hung the pockets to dry and dried the AIOs and inserts in the dryer.

David is almost a year old and we just recently started having stink issues so I guess we’ve done pretty well, but it bothered me…a lot. I tried everything. Washing over and over to get rid of residue, soaking in Rockin’ Green for hours (even overnight once), drying in the sun and nothing seemed to help. Whenever I would open the dryer when the inserts were done this wave of hot stink would hit me. It really wasn’t horrible, but it was enough that I knew that something had to be done.

Then I heard that Kim was developing a new formula of Rockin’ Green. Really?!? Something stronger?? Count me in!! As soon as the new scents came out I order three samples. They were bombarded with orders so it did take a little longer to get here than usual, but they arrived! The new packaging is great! No busted bags or leaks, woohoo!

So anyway…of course as soon as it arrived I wanted to try it out. I haven’t rocked a soak yet, but even just washing them in the Hard Rock made a HUGE difference! There’s barely any odor now! I’m sure if I soak them for a few hours it will be completely gone, I just didn’t have time today.

I have to admit, I miss the old scents. I love that the new scents are all natural, but I’m going to miss Cherry Lemonade, Cherry Almond and Monkey Snacks  So far I’ve only tried the Orangevana and honestly I’m not a huge fan. It smells like something orange that my grandmother used to have in her house. I usually love everything orange or citrus scented, but this must smells like a combination of orange and old lady. It’s probably just me because I’ve heard from a lot of other people that they love the Orangevana. Hopefully I’ll like the other two samples better.

Now for what you’ve been waiting for…the GIVEAWAY!!

Kim was nice enough to let me host a giveaway for one lucky reader in any scent/formula you want!

MANDATORY ENTRY:
Publically follow me and visit the Rockin' Green Soap Website and then come back here and tell me which scent you want if you win . (It's that simple!)
Be sure to leave a valid email address so that I can contact you if you win. If I can’t find an email address your entry will be disqualified.

EXTRA ENTRIES:  Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed
Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

3 Entry - Follow Rockin' Green Soap on Twitter
3 Entry -"Like" Rockin' Green Soap on Facebook
3 Entries - Sign up for Rockin' Green Soap Mailing List (leave your email address so we can verify)

3 Entries -Subscribe to receive Jessie’s Ramblings feeds in your inbox (leave your email address so I can verify)
3 Entries - Grab my button and add it to your page (be sure to leave your link so I can check it out!)
3 Entries -Follow @jessiessie on Twitter
1 Entry - Tweet about the giveaway and leave the direct link (You can tweet up to THREE times per day at least 2 hours apart for additional entries!) You may use this if you like:

FREE 45/90 load bag of @rockingreensoap from @jessiessie http://bit.ly/bUPpZu #Giveaway #win

5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway on your blog (be sure to leave the direct link so I can verify)
3 Entries - Share about this giveaway on Facebook Share

Check out my other blog posts for other entry opportunities hidden around ;)

This giveaway will end May 24th at 9pm EST and is open to the US and Canada!  The winner will be randomly chosen and will have 48 hours to respond. A big thanks to Rockin’ Green and good luck to everyone entering!

**The product for this giveaway was provided at no cost by Rockin' Green Detergent. No product was received and this was not a paid post. My honest opinions have been given, however others experiences and opinions may differ from my own**

$40 CSN Gift Certificate Giveaway!!! CLOSED

A little background...

I'm not sure how many of my followers know this, but before I became a wife and mommy I was (and still am technically) a professional Interior Designer.  I loved just about everything that my job entailed, but by far my favorite thing by far was selecting lighting, fixtures, finishes and those special touches that really made a space.

One thing that I loved using was specialty lighting.  The right track lighting can really accent a space and change it from dull to fabulous!  I'm not talking about just your standard gallery style track lighting (which is perfectly fine and has it's place), I'm talking about beautiful pendant lighting like this:

 Ambiance One Light Stargazer Pendant in Starlight Blue

Ambiance One Light Pendant in Fireball

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Spencer Mini Pendant

Now for what you've been waiting for...

The Giveaway!!!!

I was approached by CSN Stores to select a review item for myself or have the opportunity to giveaway a $40 gift certificate to one of my followers. Guess what? I chose the gift certificate for one of you because I'm nice like that ;)

Ever since their launch in 2002, CSN Stores have created a place where people can easily find what they need with over 200 stores to shop from! They're known from their huge selection of quality products, superior service, variety, and low prices.

Are you excited yet?  Wanna know how to win??

Mandatory Entry:

Publicly follow me and then head over to CSN Lighting and tell me one product that you would love to have.

Extra Entries: (only valid after the required entry has been completed)

1. Follow me on Twitter and leave your name. (3)

2. Blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and csnlighting.com) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post. (5)

3. Tweet about this giveaway and leave the permalink (3) You may use this if you like:

$40 CSN Gift Certificate #Giveaway from @jessiessie Enter here! http://bit.ly/9FS1aF Ends May 11

(You may also tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)

4. Follow CSN Stores on Twitter (3)

5. Become a Fan of CSN Stores on Facebook (3)

9. Share about this giveaway on Facebook Share (3)

10. Check out my other blog posts for other entry opportunities hidden around ;)

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end May 11th at 9pm EST and is open to the US and Canada!

*There may be shipping charges or in the case of Canadian readers, international fees, for certain products.*

**The gift certificate for this giveaway was provided at no cost by CSN Stores. No product was received and this was not a paid post. My honest opinions have been given, however others experiences and opinions may differ from my own**